LED by the Warrnambool Fire Brigade (including Captain Tom Woodhams – centre), volunteers from across nearby brigades, the SES and FRV, were out in force last Friday collecting for The Royal Children’s Hospital. Again the community rallied, with over $36,000 counted at the station in the afternoon. Pictured at the station with Captain Woodhams are Steven Scanlon, Chantel Hooker, Rebecca Hay, Sam Kane, Lieutenant Sue Rondeau and Scott Hall. For more photos and the full story turn to page 5.
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To the Editor
Teal candidate, Alex Dyson has announced his housing policy (‘Dyson makes election pledge on housing’ - 26/3/2025) and like most things with Mr Dyson’s campaign, it doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. Mr Dyson says he will “help develop a National Housing Plan”. Why doesn’t he have a housing plan already?
In the article, Mr Dyson says the problem was first raised with him in 2019, so he has had at least six years to think about this matter and how he would fix it - instead he kicks the issue down the road and makes it someone else’s responsibility.
Mr Dyson provides further details on how he will supposedly “advocate” for housing to be funded in regional locations and collaboration between levels of government. I’m old enough to know that an independent MP’s advocacy from Canberra is not going to build one single
home in regional Australia.
Mr Dyson continues to announce policies that are so vague that he cannot be held accountable for them. Does he support an offshore windfarm? He says he will do his own community consultation. Will he support Labor or Liberal in the event of a hung parliament? He says he will talk to both sides. Will he guarantee more money to fix local roads? He says he will push for a register of road funding by electorate. Does he want to change the date of Australia Day? He says that’s not an issue at this election.
I feel that Alex Dyson is a ‘snake oil salesman’ backed by big city money from Climate 200 and with no plan to deliver real improvements to our region. He stands for nothing and expects us voters to fall for everything.
Chris Pelchen Aireys Inlet
RACIAL SLURS ARE HARASSMENT
To the Editor
We have all received the fliers or seen the videos about Teal independent Alex Dyson wanting to change the date of Australia Day and bring back an electricity tax via a carbon tax.
And we have all seen Dyson’s supporters complaining about the fliers as misinformation. Yet these are direct quotes straight from Mr Dyson’s mouth. Surely the easiest way to kill this issue would be for Mr Dyson to say he has changed his position on changing the date and bringing back a carbon tax.
If he doesn’t support either there is no problem, but he should tell people he has changed his mind. If he does support both then he’s guilty of crying wolf . Either way, people deserve to know what they are voting for. John Gall, Warrnambool.
To the Editor
To all voters, where is Mr Dyson? I see and hear him but he says nothing but platitudes and vague promises when the reality is very different for a single independent. Where is Mr Dyson on nuclear power? Defense of Australia? Energy, critical infrastructure and communications security? Banking reform and audit of our gold reserves, which have reportedly been fraudulently remelted and issued duplicate serial numbers? We need detail on education policy as Australian students slip further down the world ranking. Transport reform? Mining our natural resources that are the property of all Australians? Mr Dysons position on manufacturing. The list goes on. It is clear that one single person – the climate 200 backer – will extend personal power and influence through support and funding of candidates whom individually would never reach the Parliament on their own merit. What I do hear is a presumptive MP becoming the so-called power broker in a potentially hung Parliament which is both arrogant and offensive to democracy. Is it likely that in a Labor minority government we will see Adam Bandt as deputy Prime Minister? Australia is now at the crossroads where our very way of life is under threat both externally and domestically and a vote for Mr Dyson will further undermine the road to recovery of our country.
I will be supporting a tried and proven achiever, Dan Tehan of the Liberal party.
John Edgar, Drumborg
To the Editor
I keep seeing Alex Dyson pop up on social media but I still don’t know what he will deliver for Wannon or how. He has stated he can’t deliver funding for our roads but wants to start a national register to track road funding which already exists. He talks about a better deal for aged care and childcare but there is no plan on what he will deliver or how. When a local issue comes up, such as the offshore wind farm at Warrnambool, he refuses to take a position. And he won’t say whether he would support Anthony Albanese or not as prime minister. If someone is asking for my vote, I like to know what I’m voting for. Alex Dyson leaves me with more questions than answers. Graeme Linke, Hamilton.
War medals on show in foyer
THE Anzac display in the foyer of South West Healthcare was given an extra special touch earlier this week with the donation of some replica war medals belonging to a former nurse.
Christobel Comerford, the niece of former nurse Mona Wilton (who was killed in action in Singapore in 1942), made a special trip to Warrnambool earlier this week to present the military medals to South West Healthcare’s community partnerships manager, Suzan Morey.
“This really is a very special momento and we are honoured to be able to add it to our Wall of Poppies, which was installed in Mona’s name,” Ms Morey said.
The true set of medals, which have also been framed, will now be on permanent display in the Warrnambool RSL.
“Sister Mona trained at the Warrnambool Base Hospital before enlisting in the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1941 –she was killed in action just a year later.” On hand to present the medals last Tuesday afternoon was Mona’s niece, Christobel Comerford, who had travelled from Castlemaine just for the occasion, along with nephew Richard Wilton (from Allansford) and other family members.
“I can remember standing at the wharf as a three year-old waving goodbye to my Aunt Mona in March 1941. Everyone was crying but I had no idea why; I thought it was exciting to see the big ship,” Christobel recalled.
“She gave my mum, who was pregnant at the time with my sister, a gold watch and said give this to the baby – my sister still wears that very watch today.
“My mum accepted these service medals in Aunt Mona’s honour and they have been sitting in my home ever since my mum died back in 2003.
“They deserve to be on display and I’m
thrilled that they will now take pride of place in the Warrnambool RSL rooms and that these lovely replicas will join the Wall of Poppies in the hospital foyer.
“This is a wonderful tribute to Mona and to all the other nurses who served their country.”
Each Anzac Day, South West Healthcare’s Wall of Poppies stands pride of place in the hospital foyer to honour Mona Wilton (RN, RM Inf Welfare, AANS 8th Division) and all other past and current armed services personnel.
It is made from 1,000 poppies knitted and crocheted by people from all around the world.
These poppies are some of the 260,000 poppies Australian sisters-in-law Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight inspired the world to make when, in 2012, they decided to honour their dad’s Second World War service by knitting 120 poppies to ‘plant’ at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance.”
The idea went viral and the ‘5,000 Poppies Project’ was initiated to inspire knitters (South West Healthcare’s Janet Punch included) to make 5,000 poppies for Remembrance Day installation at Melbourne’s Federation Square.
More than 62,000 poppies went to the battlefields of France where, in September 2018, they were ‘planted’ across 4,000 square metres to honour the 62,000 Australians who died during World War 1 and to commemorate the Armistice centenary.
Flown back to Australia in 2019, the poppies were offered to community groups.
“In 2017 myself and Janet Punch established march4mona to honor Sister Mona Wilton and we were fortunate two years later to secure 20 kilos of those poppies,” Suzan Morey recalled.
“Our colleague David Hill designed and built a frame and we created this Wall of Poppies which has been displayed in the
foyer each Anzac Day ever since.”
Mona Wilton trained at the Warrnambool Base Hospital from 1934-1937. She lost her life by enemy action on February 14, 1942 as nursing staff accompanied the wounded being evacuated from Singapore on the Vyner Brook.
Just two days later, on February 16 1942, Imperial Japanese soldiers machine-gunned 22 Australian nurses and 60 Australian and British soldiers and crew members who had survived the sinking of the Vyner Brooke.
A memorial window is dedicated to Mona in the Villiers building opposite the Warrnambool emergency department.
It was unveiled on March 28, 1953 by Wilma Young (nee Wilma Oram), representing the
Warrnambool and District Base Hospital Past Trainees Association.
Wilma was on duty with Mona during the evacuation and subsequently taken prisoner of war for the remainder of the war.
In 2019, a plaque and a brick from Mona’s Naringal rose garden was unveiled in her memory on Bangka Island, east of Sumatra (organised by local RSL members and the Panmure Action Group).
The Wall of Poppies, which now includes a display of Mona Wilton’s replica war medals, gives visitors to South West Healthcare the opportunity to reflect, remember and honour not only Mona’s service (and sacrifice) for her country, but all those who have served and continue to serve.
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Christobel Comerford (left) presents the replica medals to South West Healthcare’s Suzan Morey while nephew Richard Wilton presents the framed, original medals to president of the Warrnambool RSL sub-branch Richard Ridgwell.
Feeding into prosperity, not off it - Community Impact Strategy
Community Bank Port Fairy & District is set to announce a program that sets out their community investment and impact priorities, to guide decisions, while still ensuring they remain adaptable.
Community Bank Port Fairy & District has a mission to be a substantial, sustainable community-built business that contributes to community prosperity. It is committed to growing the prosperity of the community through enabling, connecting and strengthening community-based organisations, creating partnerships of mutual benefit in which their grow side by side, engaging and empowering current and future leaders, and ensuring the longterm safety and economic sustainability of their community.
The Community Bank’s Community Impact Program is driven by our overarching strategy to invest in the growth of a resilient, sustainable, and thriving Port Fairy & District community.
Community and not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear benefit for the Port Fairy & District community and align with the Community Bank’s 5 Key Impact Pillars.
1. Community Connectedness - Drive the community’s connectedness through the strengthening of local community groups and facilitating collaborative partnership opportunities.
2. Health and Wellbeing - Increase the health and wellbeing of our community through continued and improving access to health services.
3. Economic and Employment - Grow the economic strength of our region by supporting programs and events which drive economic activity, and capacity and capability of local business.
4. Education - Support the ongoing sustainability of educational institutions and increase access to educational opportunities.
5. Youth Engagement and Services Liveability
- Improve the connectedness of youth to our community and enhance their development and leadership skills.
Jointly administered by the Community Bank Port Fairy & District and Bendigo Bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation, the Community Impact Program is made possible by the people who choose to make a difference by banking with Community Bank Port Fairy & District.
It’s a program run by local people, making local decisions to create local benefits. That’s how the banking can make a difference.
Community Bank Port Fairy & District funds this program by channelling no less than 80% of its after-income tax profits back into the community that generated them.
The Community Bank is approaching announcing its one millionth dollar in community investment support and has more than a further $500,000 available under the program to benefit the Port Fairy & District community.
A community grant or sponsorship may be just what your organisation needs to make a great idea or activity happen.
The Community Impact Program will be in four rounds during the next financial year. It is an online program with strict application and funding deadlines. First round applications open and launch on 1 July 2025 and close 31 July 2025. Subsequent rounds will open on 1 September 2025, 1 February 2026 and 1 May 2026.
A Community Funding Information Night will be held on 24th June 2025 to find out how to apply. For further information and to keep up to date contact the Company Secretary Community Bank Port Fairy & District on 0407 320033 or email: ashley@portfairycommunitybank.com.au
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Community digs deep for the kids
THE people of Warrnambool and surrounding towns have once again dug deep for the annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
The appeal is always a popular one across the western district, with businesses, families and individuals giving what they can to help fund additional resources and research at the hospital.
Following an early morning ‘muster’ at the Warrnambool Fire Station on Mortlake Road, tin shakers were out on the streets of Warrnambool collecting donations.
Warrnambool brigade captain Tom Woodhams thanked all those who had given their time to collect across town, along with those who had donated.
“Once again we had a wonderful united effort, between us (Warrnambool brigade), Woodford, Winslow, Purnim, Grassmere and Wangoom fire brigades, along with FRV and the SES,” Captain Woodhams said.
“We tried to cover as much of the town as possible throughout the day but Warrnambool is a big city and we really could do with some extra volunteers.
“We would love to hear from sports clubs or community groups, particularly those involving children, who would be keen to help us with the collection on Good Friday next year.
“Last year we raised around $28,000 and this year our final tally was just over $36,014 which was amazing.”
Several fire trucks wound their way through streets on Friday, often with lights flashing and sirens going, encouraging people to donate if they could.
“People were very generous; it’s a cause so close to many people’s hearts. Many of us have needed, or know of others who have needed, the wonderful facilities at the Royal Children’s over the years and this (the Good Friday Appeal) is an opportunity for us to give back.”
The final regional tally, announced late on Friday night, showed Warrnambool had donated almost $100,000 –reaching $99,419.
In nearby Koroit, residents donated a further $9,584 while Port Fairy residents contributed $27,131.
In Garvoc, the town continued its tradition of showing great support for the appeal, this year raising an incredible $48,979.
Scouts Hugh Faris (12), Milly Faris (9), Helena Foryinska (9) and Bonnie O’Brien (10) were keen to collect donations for the appeal.
Financial incentives for kindergarten teachers and educators.
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Relocation support is also available. Search for a position with a financial incentive through the Early Childhood Jobs website at vic.gov.au/kinder
Surrogacy unites generations
SOUTH West Healthcare is experiencing a baby-boom of sorts, with multiple families currently attending the service undergoing pregnancy via surrogate.
Last Sunday week fathers Joshua and Dean welcomed a baby girl, Riley Eloise, with the help of Joshua’s parents Todd and Louis Davis (who was their surrogate and a midwife at South West Healthcare’s women’s health service).
“The boys wanted to start a family and I was under the age threshold and able to help,” Louis said.
“We just wanted them to experience how amazing it is to be a parent. They will do a great job and if this is what they need, then we are happy to do it.
“Being a midwife, an impending grandmother and a surrogate has given me a really unique insight into the process.
“It’s been amazing, we really just want to get the word out there about surrogacy as we know there is a lot of interest from couples locally.”
Louise and Todd are on several forums and are aware that people are keen to know more and to understand how surrogacy works.
“We just want people to know that our experience birthing here, and having the pregnancy go through South West Healthcare, has been really positive,” Louise said.
“But there is also a lot that we’ve learned and the rules vary from state-to-state,” Todd added.
“We want to shine a light on surrogacy so that other families can benefit.”
Currently all surrogacy arrangements in Australia must be altruistic (where the surrogate does not get paid for acting as a surrogate, other than being reimbursed for medical and other reasonable expenses).
Currently in Victoria, the intended parents must be either infertile, have a medical condition which poses a risk to the mother or baby, or must be unable to carry a baby in order to explore surrogacy.
The surrogate must be at least 25 years old, must have previously been pregnant and given birth to a live child, and must not use her eggs in the surrogacy arrangement.
It is preferred that the surrogate has already completed her family, but this is not a legal requirement.
All parties must also have received counselling and legal advice.
“I am grateful to my partner Todd because I wouldn’t have been able to do this without his help,” Louis said.
Riley Eloise was born at 36 weeks – her middle name a nod to her egg donor ‘Emily’ and her grandmother and surrogate Louise, with who she will have a special bond.
“We are really grateful to mum for being our surrogate,” Joshua said.
“Surrogates need to come forward, because intended parents such as ourselves can’t legally approach anyone to
ask about surrogacy.”
Joshua and Dean, who both live in Melbourne, travelled to Warrnambool to attend ante-natal appointments and the birth.
“Everyone we have encountered throughout our journey has been really great to help us,” Dean said.
“They were willing to review their policies and procedures to accommodate surrogacy, which can be incredibly individualised to each family.”
South West Healthcare chief executive officer Craig Fraser extended his congratulations to Joshua and Dean and said he was pleased the South West team could be involved in such an important part of their lives.
“We recognise that the path to becoming a parent is different for everyone, and there are so many more avenues available to parents and same-sex couples than what we have worked with historically,” Mr Fraser said.
“We want the community to know that we are here to support all people and to help them fulfill their dream of becoming parents, which isn’t always easy.”
Free family fun at Lake Pertobe
THERE was plenty of free fun for families at Lake Pertobe last Saturday.
Thanks to the Warrnambool City Council, some special school holiday Easter activities were on offer.
Visitors to the region and local families enjoyed a range of activities including some special performances by the visiting Elk Puppets, along with face painting, colouring, giant bubbles and other games on the lawn.
Warrnambool friends Liam Hose and PJ O’Sullivan spent time playing on the giant chess board.
Six year-old Gracie Zonneveld and five year-old Marley Cook were keen to try their skills on the large noughts and crosses board.
Children of all ages enjoyed the puppet shows.
The Elk Puppets kept youngsters well entertained.
Rose O’Sullivan and Sophia Hose had loads of fun making giant bubbles.
Wangoom’s Daniel Lanyon had fun trying to throw bean bags through a hole in the board.
New women’s health clinic for ‘Bool
SOUTH West Healthcare has been earmarked as one of five locations across the state to soon open a new free women’s health clinic.
Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora said the state government was making sure women have access to free, comprehensive care and support under the one roof with more women’s health clinics across the state now open, and more on the way.
“I’m thrilled South West Healthcare will be one of five new clinic locations to be delivered in regional Victoria,” Ms Ermacora said.
“This is part of a four-year plan to open a total of 20 specialised clinics.”
According to Ms Ermacora, the clinic will be open by the end of the year.
“The clinic will transform how women in the south west receive healthcare; removing the barriers many women face when trying to access specialist care by delivering more services closer to home,” she said.
“Services are delivered by hardworking health professionals including gynaecologists, urologists, specialist GPs, specialist nurses and allied health support all under the one roof.”
These services will cover medical abortion, conditions including pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, prolapse and incontinence, contraception and menopause services.
The first five clinics began services last year at Barwon Health (Geelong), Grampians Health (Ballarat, Stawell and Horsham), Peninsula Health (Frankston), Northern Health (Epping) and Royal Women’s Hospital.
While the second group of clinics are now opening at Western Health (Sunshine Hospital), Central Highlands Rural Health (Kyneton), Eastern Health (Blackburn), Goulburn Valley Health (Shepparton), and Monash Health.
The clinics are part of the government’s landmark $153 million women’s health package that is transforming the way care is delivered in Victoria – and includes a mobile women’s health clinic, Aboriginal-led clinic and virtual women’s health clinic.
The package has also expanded the sexual and reproductive health hub network to 20 locations, including 12 in regional locations.
It has also increased access to laparoscopies for endometriosis and associated conditions, and provides scholarships for more than 150 women’s specialists.
“For too long women have not been heard when it comes to their health,” Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas said.
“And that’s why we’re making sure every woman in Victoria can access free and comprehensive care, no matter where they live.
“The third round of women’s health clinics will be a gamechanger for women in regional Victoria, making it easier for them to get the free specialist care they need, closer to home.”
Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora is “thrilled” South West Healthcare has been named among five locations for a new, free women’s health clinic.
Input sought on community policy
AT its meeting on April 7, Warrnambool City Council voted to release its draft Community Engagement Policy for community review.
Mayor Cr Ben Blain encouraged residents to check out the policy and have a say.
“With this policy, it helps guide how we engage with our community in the decisions we make,” Cr Blain said.
“It’s available at yoursaywarrnambool.com.au so have a look and give us your feedback, it’s really important.”
The feedback from the community will inform a final draft of the policy, which will then be considered for adoption at an open meeting of council in June.
Under the Local Government Act 2020, all
Victorian councils must have a Community Engagement Policy.
The policy describes when and how the council will engage with the community on key processes including the development of the Council Plan, Community Vision (plan), annual Budget, Financial Plan and Asset Plan.
The most significant change to the policy is the acknowledgement of the Gender Equality Act and how consultations must address any obligations under this Act.
People can read the draft policy and provide feedback at www.yoursaywarrnambool.com.au
Alternatively, a hard copy of the draft policy is available at the Civic Centre, 25 Liebig Street, Warrnambool.
Dyson announces healthcare plans
INDEPENDENT candidate for Wannon, Alex Dyson, has announced plans for a “better deal on healthcare for south west Victorians.”
Mr Dyson said his plans would see more doctors and healthcare workers, a cut in waitlists and lower healthcare fees.
“In my thousands of conversations across our region, many people have told me that they are struggling to pay the rising cost of seeing a doctor,” Mr Dyson said.
“The problem is not just rising prices, but getting access; it can take months to see a local GP and years to see a specialist, with many towns losing access to local services altogether.
“It’s clear that the current system is not working for Wannon, which is why we need a local MP who will fight for our unique needs and will work with whoever is in government to get results.”
Mr Dyson said that his plan responds directly to local challenges, and contains a range of measures endorsed by experts from the National Rural Health Alliance, the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners, and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Key measures announced by Mr Dyson include a $2 billion Building Rural Hospitals fund to deliver critical local hospital upgrades and increasing medical training places in Wannon to create a regional workforce that wants to live in the area and understands its unique needs.
He will also work to increase rebates for long consults in regional areas, making it cheaper and easier to address multiple health issues in one appointment, reducing strain for doctors and patients.
He also highlighted plans for a $1 billion National Rural Health Fund – creating a safety-net to keep essential care services operating in smaller communities, and helping attract and retain health
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workers to rural areas.
“I will also look to support innovate models of care for smaller communities, allowing nurse practitioners and qualified allied health workers to deliver greater levels of care,” Mr Dyson said.
“Investing in these measures would make a huge difference for the nearly one-third of Australians who live in rural and regional areas.
“This would send a powerful message - we matter, our health matters, and we deserve access to quality primary healthcare, close to home.”
Supporting Mr Dyson’s plans, western district public health practitioner Dr Rob Grenfell knows the problems all too well.
“As a local resident I have long had concerns about the state of rural health,” Dr Grenfell said.
“The shortage of GPs in our local area is really quite a problem.
“Over decades, there have been many promises by both the major parties but nothing has happened.
“The lack of local GPs is the result of 20 years of policy failure, and the health outcomes of rural people are all the poorer for it.
“Alex Dyson has a sensible policy to address GP shortages and access to healthcare. We need an Independent MP who is answerable to the peoplenot a major party.”
Warrnambool GP, Dr Kate Carison, said that increasing rebates for long consults would make a huge difference in regional areas, saving time and stress for both doctors and patients.
“Unfortunately, the waitlists for most local GPs are weeks or even months long which means many patients arrive with multiple health issues that can’t be treated in a quick, less detailed appointment,” Dr Carison said.
“By making long consults more affordable, doctors can give more comprehensive care, and resolve
4 extra weekend services
New timetable from 14 April
The Warrnambool Line timetable will include four extra weekend services to and from Melbourne. All services on the Warrnambool Line will now run as VLocity trains, providing greater accessibility and service reliability.
multiple issues in one go; reducing unnecessary follow-up appointments, and bringing waitlists down.”
South West GP Dr Karoline Gunn, said that boosting the regional healthcare workforce was a vital part of improving healthcare services for Wannon.
“We know that healthcare professionals who train in regional areas are much more likely to work in regional areas, and will have a much better understanding of the needs of regional communities.”
VISITORS to the region over the Easter long weekend were spoilt for choice when it came to family-friendly entertainment.
With everything from free activities on the lawns of Lake Pertobe to fishing, biking and picnics in the botanical gardens, Warrnambool was alive with activities and fun these school holidays.
Flagstaff Hill a treat for visitors
Once again Flagstaff Hill proved itself as a popular tourist attraction, with crowds gathering over the weekend to spend some time in the enchanting maritime village
Farm animals, demonstrations, delicious food and drink – all combined with fresh air and ocean views – made Flagstaff Hill a winner among tourists and locals alike.
A march through the village was a highlight for many visitors.
Talented artist Peter Johnson spent some time painting at Flagstaff Hill last Sunday. The bugle call is always a popular attraction.
The Weymes and Raymor families enjoyed wandering through the village on Easter Sunday.
All the thrills and spills of roller skating...
THERE was plenty of rolling fun in Warrnambool last Sunday when families flocked to the skate rink for a free open session. As part of the Easter long weekend festivities across the city, Warrnambool Roller Derby League hosted a fun skate/open rink session on Sunday afternoon. Skaters of all ages and abilities took to the rink and enjoyed the opportunity to test their skills on eight wheels.
ABOVE: Reya, Eleanor, Kit and Jacob had loads of fun at the roller skating rink.
BELOW: Members of the Warrnambool Roller Derby League were on hand to give out skates and plenty of advice to first timers.
RIGHT: Seven year-old Arya Neupane enjoyed her very first time on skates.
FAR RIGHT: Just six years-old Declan Dalton braved the rink for his first time on wheels.
May Racing Carnival 2025
Large crowds again expected at carnival
CLOSE to 30,000 racegoers are expected to flock to Warrnambool over the three days of the 2025 May Racing Carnival.
With more than 12,500 expected on Thursday alone, the highly-anticipated event again looks set to boost the local economy.
Based on previous year’s figures, it is anticipated that in excess of 5,500 patrons will enjoy ‘package experiences’ across the three days – which amounts to more than 30,000 food items served.
This doesn’t include the volume of food sold through on-course vendors; and drinks will also flow throughout the carnival, with patrons eager to enjoy their day/s out.
Warrnambool’s May Racing Carnival is one of Australia’s hallmark country racing events.
The carnival gives racegoers the opportunity to view Australasia’s premier jumps horses, immerse in the thrill of country racing, be inspired by autumn race fashions and enjoy unmatched local hospitality.
Positioned in the heart of town, just two kilometres from the CBD, the Warrnambool Racecourse has been home to racing since 1847.
The carnival is a celebration of country racing and features 22 flat races and eight jumps races, including the internationally acclaimed Grand Annual Steeplechase, first held in 1982, and remains the longest and most celebrated of its kind in Australia.
This year’s May Racing Carnival will honour three Warrnambool Racing Club life members who passed away in the past 12 months.
Margaret Lucas, Colin McKenna and John Rule were all significant contributors to the club across a long period of time, and each will have a race named in their honour.
The races, which are tied to long-running sponsorships connected to the respective families, will be named the Margaret Lucas Galleywood Hurdle, the Colin McKenna Midfield Group Wangoom Handicap, and the John Rule Champion Novice Hurdle.
Margaret Lucas passed away at the age of 77 in December after a battle with cancer.
She is the only ever female chairman of the WRC, a champion of jumps racing, and played a massive part in ensuring the sport wasn’t banned in Victoria in 2008 and 2009.
Colin McKenna is a renowned businessman who passed away last October at the age of 74 after a short illness.
He was a generous philanthropist with deep links to the racing community.
John Rule, who died at 92 last August, was also a well-known and respected businessman, a former chairman of the club and was on the committee for 27 years.
Adding another special element to this year’s carnival, Warrnambool Racing Club chairman Mark McNamara announced that a $50,000 bonus would be paid to the connections of any horse that won the Brierly Steeplechase-Grand Annual Steeplechase double.
May Racing Carnival Carnival 2025 Dress in your fi nest
RACEGOERS are once again encouraged to dress in their finest and enter the 2025 Quest Warrnambool Fashions on the Field.
Taking place at the 2025 TAB May Racing Carnival next Thursday (May 1), Fashions on the Field at the Bool has established itself as one of the most anticipated country race wear contests in the state.
Featuring five race wear categories and fantastic prizes to win, it’s no wonder Warrnambool welcomes fashionistas from across the state to compete in this hotly contested event.
Online entries are now open until Monday, April 28, alternatively registrations will be taken oncourse on Thursday, May 1 at the Fashions Stage.
All entrants must be 18 years and older, with both men and women encouraged to get involved.
Located on the Back Lawn, heats for both female and male entrants will start after race two followed by the announcement of category finalists.
Judges this year are as follows: Jaimee Siviour
At only 23 years of age, Jaimee has won a significant amount of Fashions on the Field competitions around the country. She is a regular in this scene,
including two time South Australian winner for the VRC National finals, and also won the overall Lady of the Day at Warrnambool in 2024.
Jaimee has grown up around horses, with her mum Nicole (Irwin) being a race horse trainer in SA and Jaimee has also competed around the country with her team of show horses.
Jaimee has always loved fashion, particularly race fashion.
She loves the process of planning the outfits right down to the smallest details and she prides herself in her attention to detail.
Sue Younis
Susan is a local western district milliner who works from her Port Campbell studio.
She is devoted to creating beautiful, classic headwear using quality raw materials for individual clients and selected boutiques.
Many fashionable racegoers have worn hats and headpieces skilfully made by Susan to the May Racing Carnival over the past 27 years.
Last year her headpiece ‘Tears of Aphrodite’ won the People’s Choice Award at the Millinery Australia Annual Design Award.
Greg Trembath
Greg has been involved with horses all his life and has always had a love for thoroughbred racehorses and transforming
them for a life after racing.
In the racing industry, presentation is of the utmost importance with the horses and Greg recently begun strapping racehorses for multiple trainers.
He always takes pride in ensuring his appearance is in keeping with the importance of the sport and tries to ensure his ensemble reflects current fashion trends.
The categories for this year’s Fashions on the Field will include:
Lady of the Day Contestants will be judged on overall coordination of their outfit and millinery, grooming and deportment.
They will also need to possess inner beauty, with friendly and kind qualities.
Traditional Lady
Those wishing to enter this category should wear an outfit that is considered classic race wear for autumn/winter.
Judging will be based on understanding and interpretation of current fashion trends within the confines of traditional race wear; style, suitability and appropriateness for the May racing carnival.
Judges will also be looking for attention to details with accessories such as shoes, bag and headwear.
Contemporary Lady
Outfits should be of modern race wear for autumn/winter.
Judging will be based on understanding of current fashion trends, style, originality and appropriateness for the May racing carnival.
Judges will also be looking for attention to detail in terms of accessories.
Most Spectacular Hat Judges will be looking for headwear that is appropriate for autumn/winter.
Judging will be based on style
and design of the millinery, coordination with outfit worn, quality and workmanship of millinery, grooming and deportment.
Dapper Chap Gentlemen should wear an outfit that is considered classic race wear for autumn/winter. Head wear is not compulsory but will be looked upon favourably. Contestants must be well groomed and both deportment and attentional to detail are important qualities.
MAY RACES WEEK
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights
May Racing Carnival Carnival 2025
History timeline of the
The first colonists arrive and settle in Warrnambool.
Warrnambool’s first race meeting is conducted on a course close to the landing place in the bay, between Lake Pertobe and Lady Bay, known as Jetty Flat. These races became known as the ‘Annual Races’, and were generally held in March.
(March)
(March) 1855 (August)
(16 & 17 March)
Mr Betts’ Harry Lorrequer wins Warrnambool’s first jumping race, a hurdle race over nine obstacles.
Warrnambool’s first steeplechase is run over three miles on the second day of the Annual Races. It is won by Woodbine, ridden by Mr Jellie.
The Government grants an area of approximately 100 acres, being part of the present racecourse, as a racing and recreation reserve. George Bostock, Francis Tozer and Samuel Macgregor are appointed as the first trustees.
The first race meeting is held on the new course. The two heats of the first race, a Maiden Plate, are won by James Wilson’s Saddler. Wilson subsequently founded the celebrated St. Albans Stud at Geelong. The second day features a three-mile steeplechase, worth 40 sovereigns. It was won by Mr Bostock’s Rambler, defeating six others.
The Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club is formed. It was briefly known as the Warrnambool & Belfast Amateur Turf Club, and held its first race meeting at Belfast (Port Fairy) in December 1859. Thereafter, the club conducted all of its race meetings at Warrnambool. It raced on the middle day of the May Carnival for many decades, and retained its entirely amateur status until it resumed racing after a break for World War II. It merged with the Warrnambool Racing Club in 1964.
The winning post and booths are moved to the town side of the course, after having been located on the opposite side of the course since 1859. In 1868 a small grandstand was erected opposite the winning post.
The stewards – Francis Tozer, Henry Phillips, Samuel Macgregor, Anthony Mackenzie and John Russell Evans – lay out a new steeplechase course across the paddocks adjacent to the racecourse, in preparation for the first Winter Steeplechase Meeting on Thursday 13 June. The meeting features the Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase (now the Grand Annual Steeplechase) over about three and a half miles, for 100 sovereigns with a sweepstake of
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approximately 33 sovereigns added. Prior defeated his ten rivals, to give owner Thomas Skene, jockey William Harden, and trainer Andrew Ferguson the honour of victory in the first running of the race.
The first Warrnambool Cup is run over two miles on Thursday 20 March (the second day of the Annual Races), for a stake of 200 sovereigns with a sweepstake of approximately 35 sovereigns added. Villiers (by Panic), owned by Edward Twomey and ridden Rees, won the race.
During the course of a crowded meeting, chaired by Henry Phillips, at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday 5 April 1873 to make arrangements for the Winter Steeplechase Meeting a motion – moved by James Astley Bromfield and seconded by Robert Hood – that a club be formed to be called the Warrnambool Racing Club is passed with great enthusiasm. A subcommittee of five; Bromfield, Phillips, Francis Tozer, Samuel Parker and Richard Lane is appointed to draw up the rules of the club. The club was officially constituted during a meeting at the Commercial Hotel on 19 June 1873. Robert Hood, Henry Phillips, James Astley Bromfield, Francis Tozer, Octavius Palmer, Anthony Mackenzie, Robert Brand Paterson, William Ross, Thomas Rutledge, Richard Lane, and Augustus “Gussy” Bostock were elected to the first committee. A new lawn grandstand (subsequently extended, and still in use) is officially opened by the Governor of Victoria, Sir George Bowen at the Amateur Turf Club races and used for the first time that day, and at the Annual Races on the following two days. The grandstand was part of extensive improvements, including a new stone building containing the stewards’ room, secretary’s office and weighing area.
What is now known as the May Carnival begins to take its current shape. The Steeplechase Meeting is moved from June to May and there are three days of racing, with the Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club racing on the middle day. The Annual Races were scaled back and were not held after 1882.
The name ‘Wangoom Handicap’ is used for the first time, although the race that still carries that name has for a long time been considered to have its genesis in the Handicap Flat Race of 1880 and the Flying Stakes of 1881 to 1885. The race has always been run over six furlongs or 1200 metres (since 1973) – save for 1886 and 1887 when it was contested over a mile.
May Racing Carnival Carnival 2025 Warrnambool Racing Club
The Racing Club purchases 20 acres of ‘Brierly’ for £1400 before the scheduled auction of 150 acres of that property on 18 November 1890. After protracted negotiations, in 1899 the club purchases the other paddock that the steeplechase course traverses from James Granter for £800.
The Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase is renamed the Grand Annual Steeplechase. The name Warrnambool Cup returns, that race having for a time been known as the Handicap Flat Race (1880—1887) and the Railway Stakes (1888-1894).
A major scheme of improvements, costing more than £4000 and featuring the laying out of a new racing track, is completed. The course is now left-handed rather than right handed, bringing it into line with almost all other Victorian racecourses, and meaning that all flat and hurdle races are now run ‘the Melbourne way’.
A grandstand capable of seating over 800 people is erected on the hill, along with spacious new booths and additional seating on the grassy slopes.
Some patrons arrive at the course by aeroplane for the first time at the Summer Meeting in January. A few months later an aeroplane follows the field in the Grand Annual, and contributes to five of the seven runners falling.
An on-course totalisator operates at Warrnambool for the first time at the Summer Meeting. An illegal totalisator had first appeared at Warrnambool, on the flat below the hill, on the first day of the Steeplechase Meeting in 1879. The off-course totalisator was not introduced in Victoria until March 1961.
As World War II intensifies racing at Warrnambool goes into to recess following the 1941 May Carnival. Picnic meetings were held at Warrnambool by an assortment of clubs from 1943. The WRC resumed racing with a picnic meeting on Easter Monday, 1944. It conducted professional meetings in 1946 but the Summer Carnival and the May Carnival did not resume until 1947.
Prior to the Summer Carnival the winning post is moved half a furlong down the straight to around its present location, in order to lengthen the run home.
After the May Carnival a new members’ enclosure is constructed opposite the winning post, the centrepiece of which is a new members’ grandstand that is constructed following the dismantling and relocation of the old hill grandstand. Part of that grandstand is still in use.
The steeplechase course undergoes major alterations, with horses to now turn right rather than left after jumping the Tozer Road double (save for on the first circuit in the Grand Annual). Steeplechases will be completed in the same direction as flat and hurdle races and finish at the flat race winning post, rather than the special winning post opposite the public grandstand that had been in use for some years. A late decision was made not to use the new course at the 1970 May Carnival due to the heavy state of the track. The first steeplechase over the new course was the December Steeplechase in 1970. Beau Dallo, ridden by Kelvin Bourke for Flemington trainer Bob Winks, won the race. The 1971 Brierly was run over the new course, but with the washout of the second and third days of that year’s carnival the new course was not used for the Grand Annual until 1972.
H.R.H. Prince Charles becomes the first member of the Royal Family to attend a race meeting at Warrnambool. Following the Prince’s departure the Minister for Agriculture, Ian Smith, officially opened the new members’ grandstand complex.
The Wangoom Handicap, traditionally held on the first day of the May Carnival, is moved to the middle day and carries substantially increased prizemoney.
The Galleywood Hurdle is introduced to the programme on the middle day of the May Carnival. It was named after the local legend that won the 1986 Grand Annual after he had crashed at the last fence in the 1984 renewal of that race.
The State Government officially recognises the May Carnival as a Victorian Major Event.
A full track reconstruction is completed, at a cost of $2.25 million. The reconstruction included laying new drainage and a new base, and the sowing of warm and cool season turf.
Construction of a new grandstand complex between the existing members’ grandstand and the public stand is completed, at a cost of $2.2 million. The complex features the Matilda Room, which is named in honour of the connection the Warrnambool course has with ‘Banjo’ Paterson’s unofficial national anthem, Waltzing Matilda.
The Thackeray Steeplechase and the Kevin Lafferty Hurdle (named the Tom Corrigan Hurdle in its first year) are introduced in July.
The Jericho Cup, a $300,000 Benchmark 90 flat race run over about 4600 metres and taking in a large part of the famous Grand Annual Steeplechase course (with the jumps removed), is run for the first time. It is won by High Mode, ridden by Clayton Douglas and trained by Anthony Freedman.
The impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic saw the 2020 TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival reduced from three days to two days, with a restructured program. Day one, Tuesday 5 May hosted an all-jumps program with eight jumps races and day two, Wednesday 6 May featured a nine-race program exclusive to flat races. All five feature races were ran over the two days.
Extensions to the Matilda Room complex, including The Deck, Winner’s Room and the Corrigan Cafe are officially opened. The new facilities, which cost approximately $5.6M, had been ready for use at the 2020 May Carnival.
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Irish festival festival this weekend weekend
KOROIT is getting ready to live up to its title as Australia’s Most Irish Town.
Preparations for the town’s annual Irish Festival are in full swing, with the event to take place this weekend, April 25-27.
While the festival falls on Anzac Day, organisers are ensuring this most sacred of days is respected.
Festival committee members are working with the RSL to help with the Koroit Anzac Day service, while Vietnam Veteran Billy Dywer will be this year’s festival ambassador.
Veterans will also march behind Mr Dwyer in the festival’s famed street procession this Saturday from 12 noon.
The festival is again set to deliver the activities that have made it so well loved across the country.
These include the Flaming Folk Person of the Year, the Gathering of Green Eyes, the Spud Trilogy - Picking, Peeling, Eating, Australia’s Most Irish Name and the Australian Danny Boy among them.
Also returning this year after a successful debut in 2024 will be the “Rock The Boat” community dance.
The song and the dance that accompanies it was made famous in the Irish TV Series the Derry Girls.
Last year well over 100 people hit the oval at Victoria Park on the Sunday of the festival to take part in the Koroit “Rock The Boat”.
Festival president Adele MacDonald said the success of last year had everyone excited for this weekend’s event.
“We are proud to the epi-centre for Rock The Boat in Australia,” Mrs MacDonald said.
“It is perfect for what we want the
festival to be; it’s fun, it’s authentically Irish and it’s something everyone can join in.
“That basically sums up the festival, we just want people to come to Koroit this weekend and have the time of their lives.”
As well as all the Irish fun that can be had, the festival also has a top tier music line-up.
It features the best Celtic musicians from the south west and brings to Koroit some of the biggest Irish-Australian acts from across the country.
This year’s Artist of the Year is The Rummagers, led by former Warrnambool man Michael Murphy.
“Trevor and Melissa McKenzie are our music directors and they do an incredible job,” Mrs MacDonald said.
“We are so lucky to have two people so well credentialed and so passionate about the festival.”
This year’s Koroit Irish Festival will be held this weekend, April 25-27 with events from 10am daily.
THE Warrnambool RSL sub-branch has a new leader.
At the group’s recent annual meeting, Richard Ridgwell was elected president, taking the reins from immediate pastpresident Tony Geyers.
Among Mr Ridgwell’s first duties will be to host tomorrow’s Anzac Day services in Warrnambool.
“Anzac Day is always a very special and important day for so many people so it is a great honour to be playing such an active role on the day,” Mr Ridgwell said.
Locals and visitors to the town will once again stand united to remember and honour those lost, and those who served and continue to serve our nation.
The Warrnambool RSL will again host a special dawn service, along with a midmorning service and parade.
It is anticipated the dawn service will start shortly before 5.45am and this will be followed by a gunfire breakfast in the RSL for a gold coin donation.
The usual mid-morning service will commence with a parade of veterans and others from around 10.30am, and a service at the cenotaph from 11am.
A wreath laying ceremony will take place during the service along with the playing of The Last Post and Reveille.
This year marks the 110th anniversary of Australian and New Zealand forces landing at Gallipoli as part of the Allied invasion in 1915.
On Anzac Day, we recognise more than two million Australian service men and women who have served our country in conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations.
New leader for RSL sub-branch Cash boost for Premier
PREMIER Speedway will benefit to the tune of $350,000 if the Liberal Party is elected to govern.
Member for Wannon Dan Tehan paid a special visit to the Warrnambool track last Sunday night to announce that an elected Liberal Government would deliver vital safety upgrades at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway.
“This commitment ensures that motorsport fans and the community can enjoy events in a safe and modern environment,” Mr Tehan said.
“Members of the Premier Speedway Club raised the need for this upgrade to protect spectators and enhance the venue.”
It is anticipated the project will include replacing catch fencing, installing improved crowd control barriers, and completing key electrical works.
This will ensure Premier Speedway continues to host major regional events safely.
“This project will boost regional tourism, support local jobs and improve public safety at a much-loved venue,” Mr Tehan said. He said the commitment was part of the Liberals’ plan to strengthen local communities and to get Australia “back on track.”
“This investment would allow us to carry out some important safety works,” Premier Speedway general manager Michael Parry said.
“This is a win for our club, our supporters and the broader motorsport community.
“We look forward to working with Dan (Tehan) to deliver this upgrade.”
In Warrnambool, these items can’t go in your recycling bin. Here’s why:
Long-life milk or juice containers (Tetra Paks) and certain ice-cream containers have a foil lining. While this is great for keeping things fresh, it
prevents them from being recycled in your yellow-lidded recycling bin.
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plastic or wax coating on the inside. This helps to stop grease from soaking through, but it also means that these boxes can’t go in your yellow-lidded recycling bin.
When we all sort our recycling correctly, more can be made from our valuable resources. A small act makes a big impact.
Premier Speedway Club president Richard Parkinson (left) with Dan Tehan and the club’s general manager, Michael Parry.
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MERRIVALE has continued its impressive start to the 2025 season with a 21-12-138 to 10-5-65 win over Old Collegians in the Good Friday clash at Davidson Oval.
Old Collegians led by three points at quarter time, but a seven goal to two second term put the Tigers firmly in control.
Both teams kicked four goals and two behinds in the third quarter, a nine goal to two final quarter in Merrivale’s favour burying the home team.
Big men Dylan Weir, with five majors, and Manny Sandow with four, led the visitors goal tally, with Sandow, Oliver Doukas and Jack Gleeson included in the Tigers best.
Harry Hall, Jake Dowell and Nicholas Cowan were best for Collegians.
In the reserves football, Old Collegians had a 10 goal win, 13-10-88 to 4-4-28.
Jonah Bowles kicked three goals and was included in Collegians best alongside Eamon Dempsey and Nathan Forth, while Jordan Greene, Ben Mulcahy and Angus Chirnside were named Merrivale’s best.
Merrivale won the under 18 game, 8-11-59 to 5-2-32.
Jasper Moore was the Tigers best, while Jackson Wright was best for Old Collegians.
Old Collegians had a dominant 114 point win in the under 15 football, 18-14-122 to 1-2-8, four goals to Luke Farley in a best on ground effort.
In the under 13 football, Merrivale 4-7-31 defeated Old Collegians 0-2-2.
Best for Merrivale was Cooper McCoash, while Joel King was named as best for Old Collegians.
In the A grade netball, Merrivale had a 16 goal win, 47-31.
Paiyton Noonan shot 27 goals for Merrivale, Asha Huf with 17 for Old Collegians.
Thirty-two goals to Chloe Lovell led Merrivale to a 39-16 win over Old Collegians in A reserve.
Merrivale also triumphed in the B grade game, 38-26, Jayde Kent scoring 22 goals for the Tigers, Sara Quinn with 16 for Old Collegians.
In the 17 and under netball, 25 goals to Olivia Lenehan and 24 to Paige Lenehan led Old Collegians to a thumping 76-7 win.
Old Collegians took out the 15 and under game 26-21, Lila Van Der Starre with 13 goals and Maya Furphy with 11 for Collegians; Lexus WilliamsHope with 19 of Merrivale’s 21 goals.
Old Collegians also won the 13 and under match 21-15.
SENIOR
Old Collegians, J. Cleaver 2, J. Mckinnon 2, H. White 2, G. Bond 1, J. Dowell 1, M. Petherick 1, N. Wallace 1. Merrivale, D. Weir 5, M. Sandow 4, N. Krepp 3, H. Ryan 3, J. Neave 2, B. Bell 1, O. Doukas 1, J. Gleeson 1, J. Wilson 1.
BEST: Old Collegians, H. Hall, J. Dowell, N. Cowan, J. Bateman, H. White, J. Brooks. Merrivale, M. Sandow, O. Doukas, J. Gleeson, J. Porter, S. Gleeson, N. Krepp. LADDER: Merrivale 12(pts), 415.87(%); Allansford 8, 469.64; Russells Creek 8, 274.47; Nirranda 8, 212.77; Dennington 4, 58.43; Kolora Noorat 4, 44.23; Old Collegians 0, 62.50; South Rovers 0, 37.50; Panmure 0, 23.64; Timboon 0 22..
GOALS: Koroit, C. Byrne 4, J. Block 1, W. Couch 1, L. Hoy 1, T. Stephens 1. South Warrnambool, J. Couch 1, J. Dye 1, J. Henderson 1, S. Kelly 1, S. Lenehan 1, D. Nicholson 1, T. Jnr Noonan 1, O. Smith 1.
BEST: Koroit, C. Byrne, L. Hoy, J. Grayland, B. McCutcheon, B. Miller, J. McCosh. South Warrnambool, D. Nicholson, S. Beks, J. Henderson, I. Thomas, O. Smith, S. Lenehan.
LADDER: Portland 8(pts), 172.50(%); North Warrnambool 8, 171.59; Camperdown 8, 142.96; South Warrnambool 8, 124.83; Warrnambool 4, 103.39; Koroit 4, 87.64; Port Fairy 4, 81.56; Cobden 0, 69.50; Hamilton 0, 66.86; Terang Mortlake 0, 63.55. RESERVES FOOTBALL
Koroit 3.6 (24) lost to South Warrnambool 11.9 (75).
LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 758.14(%); Port Fairy 8, 195.16; Hamilton 8, 190.91; Koroit 8, 95.10; Portland 4, 334.04; Terang Mortlake 4, 53.33; Warrnambool 0, 66.39; Camperdown 0, 36.36; Cobden 0, 23.08; North Warrnambool 0, 14.07. UNDER 18 FOOTBALL
Koroit 6.11 (47) def. South Warrnambool 6.8 (44).
LADDER: Koroit 12(pts), 159.09(%); Hamilton 8, 904.76; South Warrnambool 8, 184.27; Terang Mortlake 4, 149.61; Warrnambool 4, 136.71; Portland 4, 130.97; Port Fairy 4, 68.10; Cobden 0, 68.85; North Warrnambool 0, 19.26; Camperdown 0, 9.56. OPEN NETBALL
Koroit (43) lost to South Warrnambool (54).
LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 141.46(%); Warrnambool 8, 186.15; Koroit 8, 116.38; Camperdown 4, 113.33; Terang Mortlake 4, 91.26; North Warrnambool 4, 89.62; Portland 4, 87.64; Cobden 0, 74.29; Port Fairy 0, 73.04; Hamilton 0, 57.02.
DIVISION ONE NETBALL
Koroit (24) lost to South Warrnambool (27).
LADDER: Port Fairy 8(pts), 174.07(%); Cobden 8, 164.44; South Warrnambool 8, 113.41; Hamilton 4, 106.41; Terang Mortlake 4, 97.06; Portland 4, 96.97; Camperdown 4, 94.59; Koroit 4, 86.52; Warrnambool 0, 68.24; North Warrnambool 0, 58.70.
DIVISION TWO NETBALL
Koroit (21) lost to South Warrnambool (44). LADDER: South Warrnambool 8(pts), 146.43(%); North Warrnambool 8, 113.33; Terang Mortlake 8, 107.81; Warrnambool 6, 125.00; Portland 4, 116.36; Hamilton 4, 90.14; Koroit 4, 70.19; Port Fairy 2, 92.98; Camperdown 0, 86.49; Cobden 0, 71.05.
DIVISION THREE NETBALL
Koroit (39) drew with South Warrnambool (39). LADDER: South Warrnambool 10(pts), 197.10(%); Koroit 10, 143.42; Terang Mortlake 8, 111.11; Hamilton 4, 105.77; Warrnambool 4, 103.51; Port Fairy 4, 93.44; North Warrnambool 4, 87.93; Camperdown 0, 83.33; Portland 0, 78.43; Cobden 0, 27.10. 17 & UNDER NETBALL
Koroit (37) def. South Warrnambool (29).
LADDER: Koroit 12(pts), 217.39(%); South Warrnambool 8, 183.33; Camperdown 8, 133.33; North Warrnambool 4, 139.13; Hamilton 4, 121.33; Portland 4, 92.94; Warrnambool 4, 69.23; Terang Mortlake 0, 76.09; Port Fairy 0, 58.82; Cobden 0, 11.72. 17 & UNDER RESERVES NETBALL
Koroit (25) def. South Warrnambool (20).
LADDER: South Warrnambool 8(pts), 185.96(%); Koroit 8, 160.98; Warrnambool 4, 233.33; Terang Mortlake 4, 176.47; North Warrnambool 4, 156.82; Camperdown 0, 56.67; Cobden 0, 32.61; Port Fairy 0, 29.63. 15 & UNDER NETBALL
Koroit (35) def. South Warrnambool (21).
LADDER: Koroit 12(pts), 218.37(%); South Warrnambool 8, 162.90; Terang Mortlake 8, 122.50; Warrnambool 4, 146.00; Hamilton 4, 109.68; Camperdown 4, 90.48; Port Fairy 4, 72.88; Portland 0, 70.83; North Warrnambool 0, 51.67; Cobden 0, 23.0. 15 & UNDER RESERVES NETBALL
Koroit (11) lost to South Warrnambool (33).
LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 288.10(%); Warrnambool 8, 238.71; Terang Mortlake 4, 308.33; Hamilton 4, 124.00; North Warrnambool 4, 68.75; Cobden 4, 56.58; Koroit 0, 60.66; Camperdown 0, 45.07; Port Fairy 0, 21.31.
13 & UNDER NETBALL
Koroit (31) def. South Warrnambool (12). LADDER: Koroit 12(pts), 500.00(%); Camperdown 8, 200.00; Hamilton 4, 183.78; North Warrnambool 4, 88.24; South Warrnambool 4, 84.85; Terang Mortlake 4, 66.67; Cobden 4, 59.09; Port Fairy 2, 69.44; Warrnambool 2, 41.27; Portland 0, 24.32. 13 & UNDER RESERVES NETBALL
Koroit (10) lost to South Warrnambool (13). LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 269.23(%); Port Fairy 8, 430.00; Koroit 8, 282.76; Hamilton 8, 200.00; Camperdown 4, 240.00; Terang Mortlake 4, 60.00; Cobden 0, 62.50; North Warrnambool 0, 23.33; Warrnambool 0, 19.15; Portland 0, 2.94.
HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE AROUND THE GROUND GROUND
Roosters back on winners’ list
REIGNING premiers South Warrnambool have clinched a thrilling come from behind win over Koroit in the senior football Good Friday clash at Koroit’s Victoria Park.
Trailing by 16 points at three-quarter time, the Roosters kicked two goals 11 to the Saints one behind to win 8-14-62 to 8-8-56 despite their inaccuracies in the final term.
South Warrnambool had eight individual goal kickers, with Daniel Nicholson, Shannon Beks and Jed Henderson named as best players.
Koroit’s Connor Byrne was the only multiple goal scorer in the match with four and was named as Koroit’s best alongside Liam Hoy and Jett Grayland.
South Warrnambool had a 51-point win in the reserves, 11-9-75 to Koroit’s 3-6-24.
Josh Folkes kicked four goals and was named as South Warrnambool’s best, while Joe Morrison was best for Koroit.
Koroit had a three point win in the under 18s, 6-11-47 to South Warrnambool’s 6-8-44.
Archie Tepper was best for Koroit, while South Warrnambool captain Lochie Chadderton kicked all six of the Roosters goals and was named as best.
The under 16, under 14 and under 12 football matches between the two clubs will be played this Sunday.
In open netball, South Warrnambool had an 11 goal win, 54 to 43.
South Warrnambool led at every change; Emma Buwalda shooting 32 goals for the Roosters, Meg Carlin adding 22, that duo named as the Roosters best.
Koroit’s goals came from Indi O’Connor with 22 and Molly McLaren with 19.
Emily Kermeen was named as the Saints best on court player.
South Warrnambool won the division one netball 2724, Amrica Hall scoring 20 goals with Frankie Butters named as best for South.
Edie Batt scored 12 goals while Hannah O’Keefe was best for Koroit.
The Roosters won the division two netball 44-21; Juanita Russell contributed 29 goals for South, Annabel Thornton named as best, while for Koroit Majella Dobson shot 13 goals, Natalie McGregor the Saints best.
The division three netball was a 39 all tie.
Koroit’s Lexie Madden and South Warrnambool’s Josephine Bray both scored 30 goals for their respective teams.
Koroit won the 17 and under netball 37-29 (Hannah O’Keefe best on court for the Saints with Indi O’Connor scoring 16 goals and Majella Dobson 14), while for South Amelia Harris shot 24 goals and Stella Marris named as their best.
Koroit won the 17 and under reserves 25-20 and the 15 and unders 35-21.
South Warrnambool took out the 15 and under reserves 33-11, Koroit won the 13 and unders 31-12 with Ava Gleeson shooting 19 goals, while South Warrnambool won the 13 and under reserves 13-10.
No umpires, no game
UMPIRES are an integral part of any sport and any game. In many instances, without umpires, there is no game.
This week is ‘Country Umpire Week’ and president of the Western District Football Umpires Association Andrew Lougheed has spoken out in appreciation of all those who pick up a whistle, or a flag, to officiate across the region.
“We would like to acknowledge the efforts and contribution of all the local community umpires involved in our local leagues,” Mr Lougheed said.
“Thankyou for providing the opportunity for our teams to play every weekend, as well as helping to educate our players.
“This week is an important time for the football community. From April 28 to May 4 we are celebrating Community Umpiring Week.”
Mr Lougheed believes this week is an ideal opportunity to shine a light on the crucial role umpires play and to encourage more people to get involved in umpiring AFL at the grassroots level.
“Without umpires there is no game,” he said.
“Umpires don’t always get every decision right; they’re human and mistakes happen.
“Remember, they are making split-second decisions in a fast-paced game. Respect is key; both for the umpires and for the game itself.”
Winter pennant underway
THE 2025 Warrnambool indoor bowls’ winter pennant got off to a flying start last Monday, April 14.
The new floor in the Val Bertram stadium was well received.
Players were hoping that the new floor would be as good for indoor bowls as the old one, but it appeared to be even better.
The reigning premiers from last year, the Allansford Tigers, got off to a shaky start after being beaten by the Dennington High Fives 16-22.
The other two Allansford sides, the Cats, skipped by George Draffen and the Lions, skipped by Ian Swain, both recorded wins, while the Wannon Park Dogs, skipped by Alan Armistead, accounted for the (newly promoted) Port Fairy Seagulls.
It was good to welcome back Rodney Wilson who skipped the Seagulls.
Rodney has been a champion bowler over the years and has won many titles at
both Victorian and Australian levels when he was playing regularly a few years ago. He will be an asset to the competition and he is playing with his nephew Andrew Stokie which should make Port Fairy Seagulls a formidable force in division one.
In division two, Lawn Tennis Gold has recruited some handy players, with scratcher Neal, Lyn and Barney Fish and Wendy Cook coming across from other teams.
With this line up, Lawn Tennis Green registered a win over the summer pennant grand finalists, Grangeburn, 28-23.
Currently holding on to top spot in division two is the Allansford Cougars, with new skipper James Byron in control.
James led his team to a big win over the City Slickers 31-12.
Division three looks like being closely contested, with two draws recorded on the first night.
The Dennington Aces, skipped by Neville
Blackmore, drew with Suzie Fish’s Lawn Tennis Green 18 all, while the Koroit Choppers skipped by Jack Keane and the Wannon Park Barkers with John Carey’s team, drew 19 all.
The Clarrie Matthews’ skipped Allansford Pumas recorded a one-shot win over the Camperdown Magpies on the last end.
The only lop-sided game in division three was a big win by the Cooramook Saints over the Allansford Jaguars 32 -11.
This puts Lorraine O’Keefe’s Saints comfortably on top of the division three ladder after round one.
It was great to see all the regular bowlers back on the mats, as well as new faces. This pennant includes bowlers from Hamilton, Camperdown, Colac, Macarthur, Mortlake, Penshurst, Princetown, Terang and Timboon who will join with local bowlers.
A great season is expected.
Wright’s form continues
TOM Wright has continued his good form on the greens, winning the A grade stableford at East Framlingham Golf Club last weekend.
Wright finished on 45 points to win the event ahead of Ben Lee 35, Trevor Blackley 35, Anthony Eccles 35 and John Eccles 34.
B grade was won by Neil McDonald on 39 points, followed by Dale Harlock 39, Harry Trigg 38, Jim Lewis 37 and Sam Melican 35.
The ladies’ was won by Thelma Inverarity on 37 points, with Anne Grenfell second on 33 and Robyn McLeond third on 33.
The social winner was John Eccles.
Nearest the pins: 3rd Dale Harlock, 6th Ayden Bosse, 7th Ross McLeod, 9th Sam Melican.
Next week will be the Kavanagh Trophy (stableford).
Seventeen players enjoyed a three-person ambrose (charity day) earlier this week.
The winners were Jen Herrman, Maria O’Rourke and Nola Knights who finished on 81-18.5-62.5 nett.
The runners-up were Jane Fitzgibbon, Pauline Armstrong and Theresa Bant on 87-20-67 nett.
Nearest the pins: 8th super pin Nola Knights.
UMPIRE APPOINTMENTS
Appointments are subject to change based on unavailability
HAMPDEN LEAGUE
SENIORS
1. Port Fairy vs Camperdown - 4:20 PM (Super Saturday)
• Field: Andrew Lougheed, Leigh McNaughton
• Boundary: Michael Lougheed, Jackson McNaughton, Aaron Lougheed
• Goal: Anna Wilkinson, Grant Howland
• Drivers: Andrew Lougheed, Grant Howland
2. North Warrnambool vs Warrnambool - 2:00 PM
• Field: Steve Walker, Nick Ross - Watson
• Boundary: Chris Jeffries, Campbell Pedler, Lucy Howland
• Goal: Wayne Bellman, Lochie Carter
3. Port Fairy vs Camperdown U/18 - 1:00 PM (Super Saturday)
• Field: Tom O’Neill
4. North Warrnambool vs Warrnambool U/18 - 10:20 AM
• Field: Lachlan Speed, Jamie Lake
WARRNAMBOOL AND DISTRICT LEAGUE
SENIORS
1. Russells Creek vs Kolora Noorat - 2:20 PM
• Field: Dylan Denaro, Kyle Hutchins
• Boundary: Oscar Dart, Henry Dart, Matthew Stagall
• Goal: Paul Fimmel, Pat Nolan
2. Old Collegians vs Dennington - 2:20 PM
• Field: Simon Dart, Craig McGifford
• Boundary: Dylan Verspay, Ollie Miller, Sophie Wrigley
• Boundary: Ollie Barclay, Levi Barker, Sam Duncan, Devin Mclaren
2. Old Collegians vs Dennington - 9:45 AM
• Field: Jason Moloney, Paul Fimmel
• Boundary: Benji Miller, Harrison Chiller, Felix Horwill, Lexi Keane
3. Allansford vs Panmure - 9:45 AM
• Field: Warren Durdin
• Boundary: Jaxon Byron, Olivia Graham, Will Graham
4. South Rovers vs Timboon Demons - 9:45 AM
• Field: Pat Doran,
• Boundary: Achuil Padiet, Akich Padiet, Elijah Bishop, Charlie McNaughton
5. Merrivale vs Nirranda - 1:25 PM
• Field: Casey O’Keefe
• Boundary: Noah Barker, Mitchell Crothers, Henry Rattray
MILESTONES
ANNA WILKINSON ~ 100TH GAME AS AN UMPIRE
MALCOLM CLAPP ~ 100TH GAME AS A GOAL UMPIRE
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Veal takes Easter Trail takes Trail and track championship
STARTING 12th on the grid, Warrnambool’s Jamie Veal raced his way to victory lane in front of a big crowd at Premier Speedway on Sunday night.
Veal took the chequered flag ahead of Daniel Pestka and Tate Frost, capping off a successful night three of the Easter Sprintcar Trail.
A win at Mount Gambier’s Borderline Speedway the night prior gave Veal the overall trail win.
His triumphant drive also saw Veal take home his record-extending eighth track championship – with Peter Doukas finishing second overall, ahead of Ashley Cook in third.
Forecasted showers saw the A Main brought forward on Sunday’s race program, providing drivers and race enthusiasts with an entertaining end to the 2024/25 season. Along with the Sprintcars, the final meet for the season at Premier saw the super rods, sports sedans and street stocks all take to the track.
In the super rod division, Jamie May was a popular winner, finishing ahead of Jacob Pitcher, with Tanner Barclay rounding out the top three.
May was also crowned the overall Track Champion, with Stan Marco Jnr runner-up and Paul Verhoeven securing third.
In the Sports Sedans, Ian Thomson took the win ahead of Rhys Meakins and Bailey Kakoschke.
Peter Kinnear held out a fast-finishing Steven Watts to take the win in the Street Stocks, with Mark Merrett solid for third. Sunday night’s program also included the ever-popular Easter fireworks show.
Photo courtesy of Local Sprintcar Photography and Media
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8:10 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:10 9News Late: Election Special [s] 10:10Footy Furnace (M l,v) [s] 11:10The First 48: Death In Desire (M l) [s] 12:00Oz Off Road TV (PG) [s] 12:50Destination WA [s]
8:00 The Yes Experiment (PG) [s]
8:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 9:00 The Chef’s Garden (PG) [s] 9:30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass [s]
10:0010 Minute Kitchen [s] 10:30Pooches At Play [s]
11:00My Market Kitchen [s]
11:30Buy To Build [s]
12:00Jamie’s Air Fryer Meals [s]
1:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s]
1:30 Cook With Luke [s]
2:00 The Dog Down Under (PG) [s]
2:30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s]
3:30 Expedition: Raja Ampat & Spice Islands (Part 1) [s]
4:00 All 4 Adventure [s]
5:00 10 News First [s]
6:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s]
7:00 Movie: “Mission: ImpossibleDead Reckoning Part One” (PG) (’23) Stars: Tom Cruise
10:30FBI: Hero’s Journey (M v) [s]
11:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s]
12:30Home Shopping
4:35 Little J And Big Cuz 5:00 Peppa Pig 6:10 Play School Story Time 6:35 Hey Duggee 7:05 Rocket Club 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Horrible Histories 8:30 Fresh Off The Boat (PG) 9:10 Abbott Elementary (PG) 9:55 Speechless (PG) 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 1:00 Movie: “The Wonderful Country” (PG) (’59) Stars: Robert Mitchum 3:00 NRL: West Tigers v Sharks *Live* 6:00 Dad’s Army (PG) 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Battle Of Britain” (PG) (’69) Stars: Michael Caine Of Thieves” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Gerard Butler 11:15 The Closer (M v) 6:00 Deal Or No Deal 8:00 Frasier (PG) 10:00 Ridiculousness (PG) 11:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) 2:00 Ridiculousness (PG) 3:00 Frasier (PG) 4:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 The
5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Great Irish Interiors: Emo Court, Laois/ Russborough House, Wicklow 10:00Football: FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Uruguay v Portugal (2018)
11:30Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under (PG)
12:00Worldwatch
12:55Ballroom Fit
1:00 Motorsport: ProMX: Round 3 *Live* From Adelaide
4:00 Cycling: Amstel Gold Women’s Race Highlights
4:30 Cycling: Amstel Gold Men’s Race Highlights
5:30 De Gaulle vs ChurchillMemories Of War (PG) (In English/ French)
6:30 SBS World News
7:30 Chernobyl - The Lost Tapes (M) (In Russian/ Ukrainian/ English) 9:15 The Crusaders - Fortresses Of Faith (PG) (In English/ French)
6:00 News Breakfast [s]
9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]
10:00Vera (M) [s]
11:30Creative Types With Virginia Trioli (PG) [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
1:00 Landline [s]
2:00 Restoration Australia [s]
3:00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games [s]
3:25 Grand Designs NZ [s]
4:15 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
5:00 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games [s]
6:55 Federal Election Announcement: Liberal [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 7.30 [s]
8:00 Australian Story [s]
8:30 Four Corners [s]
9:15 Media Watch [s]
9:35 Q+A [s]
10:35ABC Late News [s]
ABC ENTERTAINS (23)
12:05 Gavin And Stacey (M s) 12:35 Heartbreak High (PG) 2:05 ER (PG) 2:50 Doctor Who (PG) 3:35 A Bite To Eat With Alice 4:05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4:40 MythBusters (PG) 5:30 Heartbreak High (PG) 7:00 My Family (PG) 7:30 QI (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG)
3:00 Play School 3:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:10 Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 6:05 PJ Masks Power Heroes 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:00 Supertato 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:05 Operation Ouch! (PG) 8:40 The Crystal Maze (PG)
6:00 Sunrise [s]
9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]
12:00Seven Noon News [s]
1:00 Movie: “Fun With Dick And Jane” (M l) (’05) Stars: Jim Carrey, Téa Leoni, Alec Baldwin
3:00 Beat The Chasers UK (PG) [s]
4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]
5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s]
7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] –
Four farmers continue their search for love as the ladies arrive on the farms. Then the farmers choose two ladies for a double date, with one facing an emotional departure.
9:05 9-1-1 - Lone Star: The Quiet Ones (M) [s]
10:05The Agenda Setters [s]
11:05 Suits L.A.: Slugfest (M) [s]
12:05Treadstone: The Bentley Lament/ The Hades Awakening (MA15+) [s]
2:00 Home Shopping
4:00 NBC Today [s]
10:30 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 1:30 Australia’s Best Backyards 2:00 Weekender 2:30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG)
12:00 Border SecurityAustralia’s Front Line (PG) 1:30 Rides Down Under (PG) 2:30 Night Thunder 3:30 Duck Dynasty (PG) 4:00 Mountain Men (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 The Agenda Setters 8:00 Outback Opal Hunters (PG)
6:00 News Breakfast [s]
9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00Australian Story [s]
10:30Vera (M) [s] 12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
12:55Call The Midwife (M) [s]
1:55 Restoration Australia [s]
2:55 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games [s]
3:25 Grand Designs NZ [s]
4:05 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
4:50 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:15 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:15 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 7.30 (PG) [s]
8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s]
8:30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Tony Albert (MA15+) [s]
9:00 Swingers: How To Win An Election (PG) [s]
9:30 Kitchen Cabinet (PG) [s]
10:00The ABC Of Wendy Harmer (PG) [s]
12:00 Heartbreak High (PG) 1:30 ER (PG) 2:50 Gavin And Stacey (PG) 3:35 Doctor Who (PG) 4:40 MythBusters (PG)
3:00 Play School 3:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:10 Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 6:05 PJ Masks Power Heroes 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:00 Supertato 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:05 Operation Ouch! 8:40 Deadly 60 (PG)
6:00 Today [s]
9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s]
11:30NINE News Morning [s]
12:00Movie: “Taken In Montana” (M v) (’23) Stars: Veronica Ramirez
2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]
4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s]
4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s]
5:30 WIN News [s]
6:00 NINE News [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:30 The Floor: Welcome To The Floor (PG) [s]
8:45 Footy Classified (M l) [s]
9:45 Players (M l) [s]
10:45NINE News Late [s]
11:15The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard: Secret Engagement (MA15+) [s]
12:05Tipping Point (PG) [s]
1:00 Hello SA (PG) [s]
1:30 Home Shopping
4:00 Religious Programs [s] 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
12:00 Are You Being Served? (PG) 1:10 Movie: “Cage Of Gold” (PG) (’50) Stars: Jean Simmons 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Up Jumped A Swagman” (G) (’65) Stars: Frank Ifield 5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries (M v) 9:40 Grantchester (M)
3:30 10 News First: Afternoon [s] 4:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
6:30 The Project (PG) [s]
7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:10 Sam Pang Tonight (M l,s) [s] 10:10Taskmaster Australia (M l,s) [s] 11:2010’s Late News [s] 11:45The Project (PG) [s]
12:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) 1:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:00 Becker (PG) 2:30 Frasier (PG) 3:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 5:00 Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG)
10:25Matched: Gurgeenvin And Japjot + Jilesh (PG) 11:20Europe’s Waterways: Poland (PG) (In French)
12:10Worldwatch
2:00 Pompeii - The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana (M s) (In English/ French/ Italian) 3:00 Travel Shooters: Great Barrier Reef (PG) 3:35 Plat Du Tour
3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)
4:10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Mekong River (PG)
5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Prague With Michael Portillo: Prague
12:00 Movie: “Music And Lyrics” (M) (’07) Stars: Hugh Grant 2:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 2:30 The Nanny (PG) 3:30 Seinfeld (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 6:30 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Suicide Squad” (M) (’21) Stars: Margo Robbie 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 What’s Up Down Under 8:30 Reel Action (PG) 9:30 Camper Deals 10:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield 11:30 Navigating The World 1:30 JAG (PG) 2:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 3:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 4:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 FBI (M v) 11:15 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 2:40 Movie: “Helene” (PG) (’20) Stars: Laura Birn (In Finnish) 4:55 Movie: “Love And Friendship” (PG) (’16) Stars: Kate Beckinsale 6:35 Movie: “Summerland” (PG) (’20) Stars: Gemma Arterton 8:30 Movie: “The Zookeeper’s Wife” (M) (’17) Stars: Jessica Chastain 10:50 Movie: “The Spy” (M l) (’19)
2:35 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 3:00 Beat The Chasers UK (PG) [s]
4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s]
7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] – It’s our first FWAW event of the year –The Bullarama! As the spectacular bull riding kicks off, there’s high drama as the sun goes down and the farmers must pick one lady to join them on solo dates.
8:45 Doc: Try Try Again (M) [s] 9:45 The Agenda Setters [s] 10:45The Irrational: The Exchange (M v) [s] 11:45 Autopsy - USA: Burt Reynolds (M) [s]
12:45The Act (MA15+) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping
Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Ludwig (M) 8:45 Foyle’s War (M) 10:55 The Yorkshire Vet (PG)
6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30NINE News Morning [s] 12:00The Floor: Welcome To The Floor (PG) [s] 1:15 My Way (PG) [s] 1:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s] 4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Floor: Time Boost (PG) [s] 8:45 100 Days Of Trump [s] 9:45 Footy Classified (M l) [s] 10:45NINE News Late [s] 11:15The Equalizer: No Way Out (MA15+) [s] 12:05Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 Fish Forever [s]
1:30 Home Shopping
2:30 Building Ideas (PG) [s] 3:00 Home Shopping
Death In Paradise (M v) 1:00 The Madame Blanc Mysteries (M v) 2:00 Grantchester (M) 3:00 Explore 3:15 Antiques Roadshow 3:45
7:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
9:00 Lingo (PG) [s]
10:00Judge Judy (PG) [s]
10:20MasterChef Australia (PG) [s]
12:00Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30Family Feud (PG) [s] 1:00 10 News First: Lunchtime [s] 2:00 Wheel Of Fortune [s] 2:30 Lingo (PG) [s] 3:30 10 News First: Afternoon [s] 4:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] 9:40 NCIS: Irreconcilable Differences (M v) [s]
10:4010’s Late News [s] 11:05The Project (PG) [s] 12:05The Late Show (PG) [s]
5:00 Worldwatch 9:15 Travel Quest: New Zealand And Australia/ Kenya’s Great Grasslands (PG) 10:15Matched: Swytha And Roynish + Ashish And Ekta (PG) 11:05Europe’s Waterways: Holland And Belgium (PG) (In French) 12:00Worldwatch
2:00 Who Do You Think You Are?: Lisa Wilkinson (PG) 3:00 The Weekly Football Wrap
3:30 Plat Du Tour
3:40 The Cook Up (PG) 4:10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Lake District (PG)
5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Point: Election Special 8:30 Insight: Losing Trust (PG) 9:30 Dateline: The City Ruled By Gangs (PG)
9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]
10:00Four Corners [s]
10:45Q+A [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
12:30National Press Club Address [s]
1:35 Media Watch [s]
1:50 Restoration Australia (PG) [s]
2:50 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games [s]
3:20 Grand Designs NZ (M l) [s]
4:00 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
4:50 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:20 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:15 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 7.30 (PG) [s]
8:00 Gruen Nation [s]
8:35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s]
9:05 Planet America [s]
9:40 Big Boys: Happy Anniversary, You Silly Billy (MA15+) [s]
10:05Mayfair Witches: Double Helix (M l) [s]
ABC ENTERTAINS (23)
12:05 Gavin And Stacey (PG)
12:35 Heartbreak High (PG) 2:05 ER (PG)
2:45 Doctor Who (PG) 3:35 A Bite To Eat With Alice 4:05 Would I Lie To You? (PG)
4:40 MythBusters (PG) 5:30 Heartbreak High (PG) 7:00 My Family (PG) 7:30 QI (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Mayfair Witches (M l,v)
3:00 Play School 3:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:10 Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 5:50 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:00 Supertato 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:00 Operation Ouch! (PG)
6:00 Sunrise [s]
9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]
12:00Seven Noon News [s]
1:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s]
2:30 Border Security - International (PG) [s]
3:00 Beat The Chasers UK (PG) [s]
4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]
5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s]
7:30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK (PG) [s] – The world’s most famous quiz returns with host Jeremy Clarkson. Will anyone scoop the million-dollar prize?
8:30 The Front Bar (M l) [s]
9:30 Unfiltered (PG) [s]
10:00Carl Barron - Skating Rink For Flies (M l) [s]
12:10Midnight, Texas: Blinded By The Light (MA15+) [s]
1:10 Harry’s Practice [s]
4:00 NBC Today [s]
12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Sydney Weekender 2:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Lewis (M v) 10:45 Law & Order: UK (PG)
11:30 American Pickers (PG) 12:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 1:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 3:30 Duck Dynasty (PG) 4:00 Mountain Men (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 The Force - Behind The Line (PG)
6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s]
11:30NINE News Morning [s]
12:00The Floor: Time Boost (PG) [s]
1:15 My Way (PG) [s]
1:30 Young Sheldon (PG) [s]
2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]
4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s]
4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s]
5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:30 The Hundred With Andy Lee (PG) [s]
8:30 Breakthrough: The Rise Of Women’s Rugby League [s]
9:30 The Grand Tour: Past v Future (MA15+) [s]
10:50NINE News Late [s]
11:20Wild Cards: Eternal Sunshine Of The Therapized Mind (M v) [s] 12:10The Equalizer: Love Hurts (MA15+) [s] 1:05 Drive TV [s]
7:00 Neighbours (PG) [s]
7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
9:00 Lingo (PG) [s]
10:00Entertainment Tonight [s]
10:20MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 11:30Judge Judy (PG) [s] 12:00Good Chef Bad Chef [s]
12:30Family Feud (PG) [s]
1:00 10 News First: Lunchtime [s] 2:00 Wheel Of Fortune [s] 2:30 Lingo (PG) [s] 3:30 10 News First: Afternoon [s] 4:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:45 Elsbeth: Elsbeth Flips The Bird (M v) [s] 9:45 NCIS: Origins: To Have And To Hold (M v) [s] 10:4010’s Late News [s]
12:00 New Tricks (PG) 1:00 The Chelsea Detective (M v) 3:00 Explore 3:15 Antiques Roadshow 3:45 Movie: “Carry On Nurse” (G) (’59) Stars: Hattie Jacques 5:30 The Travelling Auctioneers 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Yes Prime Minister 8:40 Midsomer Murders (M s,v) 10:40 The Closer (M v) 12:40 My Favourite Martian 12:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) 1:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:00 Becker (PG) 2:30 Frasier (PG) 3:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 5:00 Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG)
12:00 Movie: “The Spy Who Never Dies” (M l,s,v) (’22) Stars: Cassandra Magrath 2:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 2:30 The Nanny (PG) 3:30 Seinfeld (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 6:30 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Lord Of War” (MA15+) (’05) 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 What’s Up Down Under 8:30 Navigating The World 9:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 10:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 11:30 JAG (PG) 2:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 3:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 4:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:30 The Weekly Kick-Off 11:00 FBI (M v)
5:00 Worldwatch 9:10 Travel Quest: Wild Indonesia/ Cultural Indonesia (PG)
10:10Matched: Neekita And Sid + Sabby And Vinny (PG) 11:00Europe’s Highlands: The Ardennes (PG) (In English/ French) 12:00Worldwatch
2:00 Dateline: The City Ruled By Gangs (PG)
2:30 Insight: Losing Trust (PG) 3:30 Plat Du Tour 3:40 The Cook Up (PG) 4:10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Canadian Rockies (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)
1:30 Movie: “Summerland” (PG) (’20) Stars: Gemma Arterton 3:25 Movie: “Like Father, Like Son” (PG) (’13) Stars: Masaharu Fukuyama (In Japanese) 5:40 Movie: “The Guns Of Navarone” (PG) (’61) Stars: Gregory Peck 8:30 Movie: “Letters From Iwo” (MA15+) (’06) Stars: Ken Watanabe (In English/ Japanese)
9:55 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia: Perth (PG) [s]
6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 12:00Seven Noon News [s] 1:00 Movie: “Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery” (M) (’21) Stars: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Tess Atkins, Barbara Niven, Juliana Wimbles, Reese Alexander
3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 AFL: Round 8: Essendon v North Melbourne *Live* From Marvel Stadium [s] – The Bombers clash with the Kangaroos, live and free from Marvel Stadium.
10:30AFL: Post Game [s] 11:00Kick Ons [s]
11:30Born To Kill?: Colin Ireland (M v) [s]
12:30Emergency Call (PG) [s]
2:00 Home Shopping
4:00 NBC Today [s]
The Country 6:00 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M v) 3:00 Play School 3:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:10 Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 5:50 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:00 Supertato 7:35 TBA 8:05 Operation Ouch! (PG) 8:40 Secrets Of The Zoo (PG)
6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30NINE News Morning [s] 12:00The Hundred With Andy Lee (M l) [s] 1:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 1:30 Young Sheldon (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]
4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s] 4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s] 5:30 WIN News [s]
6:00 NINE News [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:30 NRL: Women’s State Of Origin: Maroons v Sky Blues *Live* From Suncorp Stadium [s]
9:45 NRL: Women’s State Of Origin: Post-Match [s]
10:00NINE News Late [s]
10:30Breakthrough - The Rise Of Women’s Rugby League (PG) [s]
11:30A Killer Makes A Call: Reeves (M l,v) [s]
12:30Tipping Point (PG) [s]
7:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s] 9:00 Lingo (PG) [s] 10:00Entertainment Tonight [s] 10:15MasterChef Australia (PG) [s]
11:30Judge Judy (PG) [s]
12:00Good Chef Bad Chef [s]
12:30Family Feud (PG) [s]
1:00 10 News First: Lunchtime [s]
2:00 Wheel Of Fortune [s]
2:30 Lingo (PG) [s]
3:30 10 News First: Afternoon [s]
4:00 Neighbours (PG) [s]
4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s]
5:00 10 News First [s]
6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Inspired Unemployed - The List: Germany (M l,n) [s] 8:30 Taskmaster Australia (M l,s) [s]
9:40 The Cheap Seats (M l,) [s]
10:4010’s Late News [s] 11:05The Project (PG) [s]
5:00 Worldwatch 9:10 Travel Quest: New South Wales, Australia/ Siberia & Mongolia (PG) 10:10Matched: Reunion Dinner + Ankit (PG) 11:00Europe’s Highlands: The Black Mountains (PG) (In German) 12:00Worldwatch 1:55 Alone Australia (M l)
3:00 Living Black 3:30 Plat Du Tour
3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)
4:10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Causeway Coast (PG)
5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)
5:30 Letters And Numbers
6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG)
6:30 SBS World News
7:30 The Secret DNA Of Us: Geelong (M)
8:35 Liberation - D-Day To Berlin: France 9:30 Virdee (MA15+)
